The sailor who captured the sea and other Celtic tales
Deborah Nourse Lattimore
The sailor who captured the sea and other Celtic tales
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
And Other Celtic Tales
by Deborah Nourse Lattimore
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
In ancient Ireland, watch a young artist struggle to complete an illuminated manuscript within the darkened walls of a monastery. Find out how a Scottish king outwits the Queen of the Fairies to save his own sons. On a rocky cliff in Cornwall, witness the horrifying ending of a ghost, a knight, and a beautiful woman named Morgenna. Much of the rich folklore we know today -- such as the legendary tales of Camelot-comes from the British Isles. Here are stories about ghosts, fairies, kings, beautiful noblewomen, magical swords, and Viking raiders. Visit misty moors, rocky cliffs, and darkened monasteries with acclaimed folklorist Deborah Nourse Lattimore as she spins traditional tales into story magic.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated The sailor who captured the sea and other Celtic tales Level 0
The sailor who captured the sea and other Celtic tales is written at a Level 3 reading level across 60 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The sailor who captured the sea and other Celtic tales works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate The sailor who captured the sea and other Celtic tales as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0064421538
- Pages
- 60
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction